Rating Rationale
July 11, 2024 | Mumbai
Motherson Molds and Diecasting Limited
Rating outlook revised to 'Stable'; Ratings Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.15.25 Crore
Long Term RatingCRISIL AA+/Stable (Outlook revised from 'Positive'; Rating Reaffirmed)
Short Term RatingCRISIL A1+ (Reaffirmed)
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Refer to Annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities

Detailed Rationale

CRISIL Ratings has revised its rating outlook on the long-term bank facility of Motherson Molds and Diecasting Ltd (MMDL) to ‘Stable’ from ‘Positive’ and reaffirmed the rating at CRISIL AA+’; the short-term rating has been reaffirmed at ‘CRISIL A1+’.

 

The outlook revision reflects the slower-than-anticipated ramp-up in operations, resulting in lower revenue from the company compared with that of the parent, Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd(SAMIL).

 

The ratings continue to reflect support from SAMIL, and moderate financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by modest scale of, and working capital-intensive, operations.

Analytical Approach

CRISIL Ratings has taken a standalone approach and factored in the support from the parent, SAMIL.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description

Strengths:

  • Strong support from the parent: The company receives strong operational and technical support from SAMIL and CTM India Ltd (CTM; a Samvardhana Motherson group company). Key management personnel from the group are on the board of directors. MMDL is a critical part of the group’s polymers division. As moulds are manufactured based on confidential design information from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the group carries out the activity in-house, and exercises higher operational control. Strong parentage has helped to forge a steady relationship with key automotive OEMs, including Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (rated ‘CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+’).

 

  • Moderate financial risk profile: Overall debt levels may remain low in the near future, in the absence of any large capital expenditure (capex) plans. Net cash accrual to adjusted debt ratio is expected to improve and remain above 0.5 time over the medium term. Capital structure is also expected to improve.

 

Weaknesses:

  • Small scale of operations: Revenue is expected to be in the range of Rs 25-35 crore over the medium term and remains modest for the rating category. However, revenue is expected to improve backed by healthy demand from the electric vehicle segment.

 

  • Working capital-intensive operations: Gross current asset days are expected to remain high at around 250 days over the medium term. Hence, working capital cycle may remain stretched over the medium term.

Liquidity: Strong

Liquidity is supported by sufficient cash accrual. Fund-based limit of Rs 6 crore was utilised at 47% on average in the past six months, thus providing sufficient cushion for liquidity. Need-based financial support from the parent will also aid liquidity.

Outlook: Stable

The company will continue to benefit from the strong links with its parent and expanding business operations with diversified customer base.

Rating Sensitivity Factors

Upward factors

  • Significant growth in revenue by more than 30% and sustained improvement in profitability
  • Substantial increase in networth to more than Rs 100 crore

 

Downward factors

  • Subdued operating profitability and weakening of debt protection metrics due to larger-than-expected capex; for instance, interest coverage ratio below 2-2.5 times
  • Diminution in support from the parent or downgrade in its rating

About the Company

MMDL is a Samvardhana Motherson group company and was a subsidiary of SAMIL. Effective January 22, 2022, it has now become a subsidiary of the merged entity. Incorporated in 2006, Manesar (Haryana)-based MMDL manufactures molds and dies used in the polymers division by automotive OEMs.

About the parent

SAMIL (formerly, Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd [erstwhile, MSSL]), the flagship company of the Samvardhana Motherson group, was incorporated as a joint venture between the erstwhile Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (erstwhile SAMIL) and Sumitomo Wiring Systems in 1986.

 

On July 02, 2020, the board of directors of the erstwhile MSSL and erstwhile SAMIL approved reorganisation of the business, which entailed demerger of the domestic wiring harness business from MSSL into a new company with similar shareholding structure as that of MSSL; and subsequent merger of erstwhile SAMIL into erstwhile MSSL, with the merged entity renamed as SAMIL. SAMIL now holds 100% stake in Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group BV (rated ‘BB/Stable’ by S&P Global Ratings’). It also holds 33.4% stake in the demerged DWH business housed under newly created entity, Motherson Sumi Wiring Harness Ltd, subsequent to completion of the transaction.

Key Financial Indicators of MMDL

As of period ended March 31

Unit

2022

2021

Revenue

Rs crore

24

23

Profit After Tax (PAT)

Rs crore

1

0.8

PAT Margin

%

4.1

3.5

Adjusted debt/adjusted networth

Times

0.72

0.76

Interest coverage

Times

11.46

7.13

Any other information: Not Applicable

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Annexure - Details of Instrument(s)

ISIN Name of Instrument Date of Allotment Coupon Rate (%) Maturity Date Issue Size (Rs.Cr) Complexity Levels Rating Assigned with Outlook
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 6 NA CRISIL AA+/Stable
NA Letter of Credit NA NA NA 2 NA CRISIL A1+
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 7 NA CRISIL A1+
NA Foreign Exchange Forward NA NA NA 0.25 NA CRISIL A1+
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2024 (History) 2023  2022  2021  Start of 2021
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities ST/LT 6.25 CRISIL AA+/Stable / CRISIL A1+   -- 20-11-23 CRISIL AA+/Positive / CRISIL A1+ 02-02-22 CRISIL AA+/Stable / CRISIL A1+ 29-11-21 CRISIL AA/Watch Positive / CRISIL A1+ CRISIL A1+ / CRISIL AA-/Watch Positive
      --   -- 28-04-23 CRISIL AA+/Stable / CRISIL A1+   -- 25-08-21 CRISIL AA/Watch Positive / CRISIL A1+ --
      --   --   --   -- 27-05-21 CRISIL AA/Watch Positive / CRISIL A1+ --
      --   --   --   -- 26-02-21 CRISIL AA/Watch Positive / CRISIL A1+ --
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 9.0 CRISIL A1+   -- 20-11-23 CRISIL A1+ 02-02-22 CRISIL A1+ 29-11-21 CRISIL A1+ CRISIL A1+
      --   -- 28-04-23 CRISIL A1+   -- 25-08-21 CRISIL A1+ --
      --   --   --   -- 27-05-21 CRISIL A1+ --
      --   --   --   -- 26-02-21 CRISIL A1+ --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Bank Guarantee 7 Axis Bank Limited CRISIL A1+
Cash Credit 6 Axis Bank Limited CRISIL AA+/Stable
Foreign Exchange Forward 0.25 Axis Bank Limited CRISIL A1+
Letter of Credit 2 Axis Bank Limited CRISIL A1+
Criteria Details
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